Example Sentences

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“Some of these supporters are avid,” he says, half-admiringly, half-frustrated, “and they’re holding out hope that Paul will be the Republican nominee.”

From Slate • Aug. 27, 2012

Polly’s eyes searched the dark ones turned half-teasingly and half-admiringly toward her.

From The Camp Fire Girls' Careers by Vandercook, Margaret

"They've got a regular set just the same," he said half-admiringly.

From El Diablo by Groesbeck, Dan Sayre

"My! ain't you strong!" she said, half-ruefully77 and half-admiringly, as she shrugged her shoulders.

From Prairie Folks by Garland, Hamlin

She had got rid of Marie, who had left Luxor on the previous day, neither tearful nor, apparently, angry, but looking sharp, greedy, and half-admiringly inquisitive to the very last.

From Bella Donna A Novel by Hichens, Robert Smythe